Thomas Elmo Swanner, age 78 of Jonesboro, passed away on May 10, 2020. A private graveside service will be held at Transport Cemetery in Dodson, La., under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Officiating will be Rev. David (Bubba) Walsworth.
Thomas was retired from the Jackson Parish Hospital maintenance dept.
Thomas is preceded in death by his parents Robert Swanner and Ada Pardue both of Jonesboro.
Those left to cherish his memory is his wife of 35 years, Wanda Smith Swanner, children are Joseph Swanner (Amber) of Jonesboro, LA, Gene Swanner (Trish) of Sulphur, LA, Barbara DeBacco(David) of Sulphur, LA. Step-daughter; Tabitha Smith of Jonesboro and granddaughters; Alexa J. Garlington of Monroe, LA., Mia Taylor of Jonesboro, LA. and Diana Swanner. Grandsons; Oliver Swanner of Jonesboro, LA, Tommy Swanner (Chelsea), Chad Swanner, and Chance Swanner.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com